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    Infos About Singapore

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    Singapore celebrates a wide variety of religious and cultural holidays throughout the year that reflect its diverse population. Some holidays unique to Singapore include National Day on August 9th, which marks independence, and Racial Harmony Day on July 21st, which promotes inter-racial understanding. Singaporeans also observe holidays adopted from other cultures such as Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Christmas, and holidays from Islam and Christianity. With a population of over 5.6 million, Singapore is a multicultural and multi-religious society where the major religions are Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Taoism.

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    Singapore celebrates a wide variety of religious and cultural holidays throughout the year that reflect its diverse population. Some holidays unique to Singapore include National Day on August 9th, which marks independence, and Racial Harmony Day on July 21st, which promotes inter-racial understanding. Singaporeans also observe holidays adopted from other cultures such as Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Christmas, and holidays from Islam and Christianity. With a population of over 5.6 million, Singapore is a multicultural and multi-religious society where the major religions are Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Taoism.

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    Singapore celebrates a wide variety of religious and cultural holidays throughout the year that reflect its diverse population. Some holidays unique to Singapore include National Day on August 9th, which marks independence, and Racial Harmony Day on July 21st, which promotes inter-racial understanding. Singaporeans also observe holidays adopted from other cultures such as Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Christmas, and holidays from Islam and Christianity. With a population of over 5.6 million, Singapore is a multicultural and multi-religious society where the major religions are Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Taoism.

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    Singapore celebrates a wide variety of religious and cultural holidays throughout the year that reflect its diverse population. Some holidays unique to Singapore include National Day on August 9th, which marks independence, and Racial Harmony Day on July 21st, which promotes inter-racial understanding. Singaporeans also observe holidays adopted from other cultures such as Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Christmas, and holidays from Islam and Christianity. With a population of over 5.6 million, Singapore is a multicultural and multi-religious society where the major religions are Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Taoism.

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    Singapore:

    Holidays:
    (source: gov.sg, mom.gov.sg, roots.gov.sg)

    - Singapore is a country made up of individuals from various cultures & religions, including
    Chinese, Malay, Hindu. As a result, Singaporeans celebrate a wide range of holidays from
    regions overseas alongside with few of its own.
    - Holidays specific to Singapore:
    o National Day: This is the national day of Singapore, celebrating its independence
    from Malaysia on 9 August 1965. It is a public holiday in Singapore and a day of
    patriotic pride and celebration. People usually celebrate this day by watching the
    National Day Parade, singing the national anthem, reciting the pledge, and
    displaying the national flag
    o Racial Harmony Day: This is a day to commemorate the 1964 race riots in Singapore,
    which occurred on 21 July. It is not a public holiday, but it is observed by schools and
    community organisations to promote inter-racial understanding and harmony.
    People usually celebrate this day by wearing ethnic costumes, learning about
    different cultures, and participating in various activities and performances
    - Holidays adopted from other cultures (just pick some):
    o New Year’s Day: A day to celebrate the start of a new year with parties, fireworks,
    and resolutions.
    o Chinese New Year: A festival to mark the beginning of the lunar calendar with family
    visits, red packets, and lion dances.
    o Good Friday: A day to remember the death of Jesus Christ on the cross with church
    services, prayers, and fasting.
    o Labour Day: A day to honour the workers and the labour movement with rallies,
    parades, and speeches.
    o Hari Raya Puasa: A day to end the fasting month of Ramadan with prayers, greetings,
    and feasting.
    o Vesak Day: A day to commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha
    with temple visits, offerings, and meditation.
    o Hari Raya Haji: A day to celebrate the sacrifice of Ibrahim and his son with prayers,
    animal slaughter, and meat distribution.
    o National Day: A day to celebrate the independence of Singapore from Malaysia with
    the National Day Parade, the national anthem, and the national flag.
    o Deepavali: A day to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness with lamps,
    fireworks, and Lakshmi worship.
    o Christmas Day: A day to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with trees, presents,
    carols, and festive meals.
    People:
    - Population
    o 5 637 000 (as of 2022)
    o Area: 734.3 sq km

    - Culture
    o Singapore is a secular and multi-religious society, where people respect different faiths.
    The major religions are Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Taoism.
    Singaporeans celebrate various religious festivals throughout the year, such as Chinese
    New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, Vesak Day, Deepavali, and Christmas.
    o Singapore is famous for its hawker culture, which is a part of its culinary heritage.
    Hawker centres are open-air food courts that offer cheap and tasty dishes from different
    cuisines, such as Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Peranakan. Hawker culture was recognised
    by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage in 2020.
    o Singapore has a vibrant and diverse arts and culture scene, which showcases its creativity
    and talent. Singaporeans enjoy music, dance, theatre, film, literature, and visual arts.
    Singapore also hosts many local and international arts and cultural events and festivals,
    such as the Singapore International Festival of Arts, the Singapore Writers Festival, the
    Singapore Biennale, and the Singapore Night Festival.
    o Singapore values its multicultural heritage and strives to preserve and promote it.
    Singapore has many cultural institutions and landmarks that showcase its history and
    identity, such as the National Museum of Singapore, the Asian Civilisations Museum, the
    Peranakan Museum, the Malay Heritage Centre, the Indian Heritage Centre, and the
    Chinatown Heritage Centre. Singapore also has many heritage sites and trails that
    highlight the stories and memories of its people and places, such as Kampong Glam,
    Little India, Chinatown, and Joo Chiat.

    - Spoken languages:
    o English (official), Malay, Hindi, Mandarin Chinese, etc.
    o A mixture of languages called Singlish

    - Religions:
    o 31.1% Buddhism
    o 20.0% no religion
    o 18.9% Christianity
    o 15.6% Islam
    o 8.8% Taoism
    o 5.0% Hinduism
    o 0.6% other

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